Category Archives: Local Recommendations

Our insider tips, recommendations and things we do that we think you should do in an around the Riviera Maya

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café

Indulge in a delicious treat while en route to Mamitas at this sweet spot offering anything from home made ice creams to coffees, smoothies, cheese cakes, brownies, vanilla muffins and much more. Find it on La Quinta and Avenida Costituyentes.  

Karma Bagels

Many creative bagel combinations can be found at this second floor terrace restaurant overlooking Costituyentes and La Quinta. If you’re not up for the bagels, make sure to try the salads, with the California Salad being one of the favorites. Find it on La Quinta and Avenida Costituyentes above Aca Los Tacos.

Ula Gula

The catch of the day, homemade pasta, and inventive salads abound at this vibrant Playa del Carmen favorite with a friendly bar and cozy upstairs dining overlooking La Quinta below. Do not forget to try the Feta Fish. Located on the corner of Calle 10 and La Quinta, barely 75 meters from Maya Bric  

Babe’s Noodles and Bar

The spiciest Thai and coolest Mojitos in town keeps us coming back at least once every week to this offbeat space owned by Swedish locals, decorated with photos of vintage pin up girls plastered on walls and counters. Two Locations in Playa del Carmen, Located on Calle 10 between La Quinta and Avenida 10, and…

Tango Taco

As popular for its great value as its delicious food, Tango Taco is home to world-class tacos, arracherra fajitas, and hearty Argentinian meat dishes. Located on Calle 10 between Avenidas 10 and 15.  

Carboncitos

A long time favorite in Playa. Walk up from the ferry dock and stop by for a lunch, they serve a wide variety of Mexican foods, including burritos, tacos, salads and soups. Find it on Calle 4 Between La Quinta and Avenida 10.  

Don Sirloin

The Best Beef Tacos. Nothing else can be said. Order the juicy Sirloin tacos with flour tortilla and you cannot go wrong. The place is very clean with an open kitchen and the back garden is quite cozy without too much noise fom 30th avenue. Find it on Avenida 30 between Calle 32 and 34….

El Fogón

Set back from La Quinta, this place serves the best Tacos al Pastor in all of Playa del Carmen. The taco loco will fill you up for a week. A big plus is that they’re open till 4am. Located next to HC de Monterrey on Costituyentes between Avenida 25 and 30  

HC de Monterrey

Favored by us locals for the huge arrachera platters, served with ripe avocado, sour cream, salsa de chile arbol and your choice of baked potato or onion. Find them on three spots in Playa, the best one being on Avenida Costituyentes between Avenida 25 and 30.  

Yaxché Mayan Cuisine

Renowned in Playa and beyond for the authentic Mayan Cuisine, this restaurant boasts home-made tortillas and an unbeatable atmosphere. You pay more, but you get more. Yaxché takes its quality and reputation seriously, which is reflected in its long history and presence. On 5ta and Calle 22.    

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